Abstract: The invention is a three-dimensional, pyramid-shaped, word forming game having a plurality of levels independently rotatable around a vertical support column secured to a base. The game is played with cards of four different colors, which correspond to the same colors of the pyramids' sides. Players take turns inserting playing cards into card holding slots located on the outer edges of the levels in an attempt to spell words. The levels freely rotate in either direction. Each letter-bearing card has a point value associated with it and players earn points for words spelled on the pyramid shaped game. The game is won by the player with the most points for words spelled out on the game.
Abstract: A webbing for seat belt systems having energy absorbing properties comprising a top belt, a bottom belt, and a pair of lateral side seam members nondetachably connecting the belts together. The top belt and bottom belt each have an inner layer facing one another, and contiguous therewith a plurality of contact structures on both inner layers, thereby permitting the contact structures to bear resiliently against one another in an opposing, spaced relationship. During a vehicular collision, the contact structures would absorb deceleration energy and offer user protection against bodily injury. The webbing having energy absorbing properties can be employed in all types of seat belt systems, or be utilized for strapping and belt material.
Inventors:
Shannon E. Barrette, Michael Josef Biondo, Jessica M. Bowman, Lindsay A. Fordham, Kandace M. Gaines, Shaun R. Graham, Kelly T. Gutowski, Justin A. Kalousdian, Daniel P. Kresbaugh, Jeffrey A. Leach, Laura K. Maurer, Nathaniel Aaron Mesyn, Anthony J. Pulcini, Andrew J. Sarcona, Katharine G. Trudeau, Stephanie A. Uhlik, Melissa S. Vander Hagen
Inventors:
Adam S. E. Capps, Jason F. Daum, Justin A. Feddersen, Maria L. Glencer, Erin M. Hendriks, Jennifer M. Hill, Philip M. Justen, Brian M. Lamphier, Daniel R. Marquis, Mark D. O'Bryan, Ryan N. Rudzinski, Jason M. Rutyna, Vincenza G. Sancimino, Bethany A. Schienke, Jason P. Smalarz, David M. Tremberth